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Robinson at Brandon tonight, and a pumpkin pizza that ends tomorrow
Plus free trunk or treats tonight, a dog costume contest Saturday, and clocks fall back Sunday.
Our first podcast: 750 papers and a golf cart
Plus early voting ends Sunday, clocks fall back, Robinson at Brandon Friday, and Chipotle opens in Apollo Beach today.
Durant at Plant City tonight, and the last pumpkin weekend
Monster Mash, Pioneer Day, Trick or Treat Street, and new bagels on Bloomingdale.
59 degrees, early voting, and Durant goes to Plant City
Plus 16 National Merit semifinalists at Strawberry Crest, the last corn maze weekend, and a Valrico man with a Price Is Right arcade.
A girls' night in Lithia, a pool on Hole 14, and FishHawk in 1938
Jeans-and-sneakers swim drills, a Chipotlane for FishHawk, and a soap party for your team.
Armwood at Bloomingdale tonight, pizza handled, and $75M for the zoo
A month of dinners in one delivery, a taco tour nobody drives, and Brandon in 1938.
My office is not a mother-in-law suite
Plus Armwood at Bloomingdale Friday, an acre in Plant City for $364,900, and the Brandon Blvd tunnel is done.
No school Monday, and the Lithia swim coach who started in Okinawa
Meet Natalee Hines of Swim Life. Plus Oct. 15 is the IRS extension deadline and Saturday is stacked with free family stuff.
Bowling until 2:30 a.m., and 7-0 Tampa Bay Tech hosts Armwood tonight
A free-admission pumpkin patch in Plant City, 60% rain at kickoff, and 12 free tire drop-offs.
160 decorating injuries a day, and why December books out now
Durant scored 57 again, a free rabies clinic Sunday, and rain every day this week.
10 games tonight, 80% rain Saturday and a first-Friday sangria night
Moon Ave closes Monday through December, and Plant City's free Monster Mash is three weeks out.
3 tacos for $6 tonight, and two of our schools are 5-1
Spoto at Durant is the only all-local game Friday, and 16 free FAFSA nights open for seniors.
0% rain for three days and the corn maze opens Saturday
Riverview, Bloomingdale and FishHawk are on the county's dengue spray list, and Newsome has a bye.
Your water bill goes up $9.31 on October 1
Lennard at Plant City is the game of the week, and Saturday night gets down to 68 degrees.
9 kickoffs at 7:30, and Harley Quinn's creators hit Riverview tomorrow
Free groceries and health screenings in Plant City tomorrow, and the sidewalk on FishHawk Blvd is closed.
A 106 heat index today, then 80% rain four days straight
Kings Avenue shuts for four days, Lennard knocked off Newsome, and Jesse's has been grilling in Brandon since 1980.
25 years, 2.977 miles at 8:46 a.m., and 80% rain Saturday
Lennard beat Newsome 28-7, Armwood won 51-0, and Donneymoor is shut at Boyette for two weeks.
Every Hillsborough football game moves to Thursday at 7:00
A 67-year bowling family, a $797,000 pool home on hole 14, and three road closures starting today
Newsome and Bloomingdale are both 2-0 and they meet Friday
Wood-fired pizza opens in FishHawk, and Campbell's Dairyland has new owners after 41 years.
90% rain Thursday and not one dry day before Labor Day
A $22.99 double decker that has been in Brandon since 1978, and a $20 Labor Day picnic.
There is a 46 foot surf wave in Brandon now
Plus Ford's Garage in December, 9 kickoffs Friday, and dinner in Wimauma since 1993
10 kickoffs at 7:30 tonight, 3 places to eat, and 7 years
Week 1 football, the weekend list, and who the East of Tampa guy actually is
40 lanes of air conditioning is the right answer to a 111 heat index
Plus a 5-1 reversal on the leggings ban, $0 adoption fees all month, and three places to eat this weekend.
A 108 heat index today, 9 kickoff games Friday, and 340 homes back at Walden Lake
Plus a 5-1 dress code reversal, a $58 million intersection, and dinner is already solved.
105 heat index Sunday, and Monday morning is going to be a mess
Three road projects, the first bell, and where to eat before all that.
6 days to first bell, and Ronele Drive closes that same morning
The last full week of summer, and a road closure timed exactly wrong.
⏰ 5 p.m. today, and this school's name is out of your hands
One deadline, one bash, one box of meat.
Three roads, one week, and the parking lot that closed this morning
Plus: a $72 million school still has no name, and the deadline is Friday.
🎒 Free backpacks Saturday, 31 lbs of meat for $220, plus the last water slide weekend
One deadline, one dinner solution, one last free weekend.
🐄 31 pounds of meat, one price, dropped at your door 🐔
Plus: McMullen Road is open again, the Rays are still in first, and a back-to-school day that hands out free shoes.
9 pins = a strike. Tomorrow morning, that's you.
Jobs, Services, Local Finds, Community and more Plus: it's 94 and angry out, the rodeo's last night, and 22 neighbors worth your money.
🎸 Sharks, Skynyrd, and a Sunday soaker
Your whole weekend East of Tampa, plus the one road that'll ruin your Saturday if you don't read down.
Parents complained about Boyette. The contractor actually listened.
Plus: football starts Wednesday, and we are looking for people to help us cover high school sports.
🌵 Why your car is covered in Africa this morning
Plus: 22 local businesses, a haunted Slip N Slide, and 4 days left on the $29 karate deal.
🏝️ We left for a week and came back to the Everglades
Plus: kids bowl free before they drive you nuts, Longoria's HOF weekend, and your full weekend lineup.
Boyette Road changes Monday, a $249M fix in 2031 & 8 days of $29 karate
Plus: rate your kid's school 1 to 10 and get quoted in the guide.
Only read this if the kids are still in bed
The Local Board is back. Full 1995. Real local businesses, fake classifieds, and one Tamagotchi that refuses to die.
America turns 250, fireworks East of Tampa & why the Fourth hits different for me
From a West Point grad who made a decision the week the towers fell -- enjoy every second of tomorrow.
Cookout prep, holiday traffic & free karate through July 15
The Fourth of July is this Saturday. That's four days to get your act together. Whether you're hosting twenty people in your backyard or just trying to survive a long weekend with family in town, the next four days matter more than you think. Let's get into it.
Sega Genesis $60, a haunted Tamagotchi & 22 local businesses
Plus: does your ice machine really have mold? John answers.
MJ night in Valrico, Ye in Tampa & your ice machine probably has mold
It's Friday. The weekend is here. And there is a lot happening East of Tampa and across the bay.
94 degrees, a dojo in your garage & big news for east Tampa
The kids need a hobby, your roof needs attention, and east of Tampa is about to get a whole lot more local.The kids need a hobby, your roof needs attention, and east of Tampa is about to get a whole lot more local.
Dad bowls free Sunday. Also: 25 restaurants, one night, for charity. Tonight.
The Chef Soirée is TONIGHT. Father's Day is Sunday. And we found a $17M house in your backyard.
The roof, the in-laws, and 14 things to do this week
Alright. The good stuff. Here's the week.
EAST OF TAMPA — SATURDAY EDITION — Local Board
Jobs, services, Ask John, and the comics section. Pour yourself a coffee.
A $115M château and Father's Day is 9 days away. Plus: free bowling all summer.
Plus: the $109K house with laundry in the shed and your full weekend lineup.
11 things to do in East Hillsborough this week
Action Karate dads train free in June. Also: cat café, fishing derby, live music, and more.
The Local Board: horses, pizza, camp staff, and 14 other jobs
Summer's here. The board is stacked.
Cars, bonsai, beer miles, and open houses — it's all East of Tampa
Maid Pure, Artisans Bonsai, Cars & Coffee, open houses, and a whole lot more inside.
20 things happening this week + a new gym is coming to Brandon
Kids Bowl Free, VBS, a beer mile, and a beach party. East Hillsborough has plans this week.
Who's hiring in your neighborhood this summer? Some of these pay really well.
Plus dads train free all June and a few local businesses worth saving.
School's out. Here's your weekend East of Tampa
Last day of school, packed weekend, and free bowling all summer.
Last week of school + everything happening this week
Foam party, gem show, beach party, trivia nights, and more — plus keeping the kids busy all summer.
Know a teen looking for a summer job? Start here.
Your East of Tampa Local Board. We hunted down the best local openings for first-time job seekers — plus tons more for everyone else.
Your Memorial Day weekend starts here
Car show, Ski Fest, World Cup giveaway, open houses, and more.
Battle of the Bay is tomorrow + what's happening this week
Free military demo on the Tampa waterfront, car shows, live music, trivia, and more.
15 local jobs + new businesses to try
HVAC, teaching, lawn care, camp staff, and more — plus a supper club worth the drive.
Dueling Pianos tonight in Valrico + everything happening this weekend
Free events, local finds, and open houses worth checking out.
You're going to want to read this before Saturday
Market season is here, a fishing tournament, live music, and 300 dogs up for adoption.
East of Tampa: jobs, deals, and a few worth checking out
A couple solid opportunities, local services, and some new things popping up this week
Your neighbors already know about this. Do you?
Cars & coffee, a food drive, and a pizza place with a name you won't forget.
What Hillsborough County just announced could change property values East of Tampa
Plus Cinco de Mayo plans, a free concert, and what's happening this week.
20+ local jobs, businesses worth bookmarking, and a few Saturday finds East of Tampa
Tree care, towing, staffing, HVAC roles, teaching jobs, and more — all local, all worth a look.
Derby day, Riverfest, and a weekend full of reasons to get out
Events, open houses, and local businesses worth knowing about this weekend.
Your Cinco de Mayo Weekend Playbook — East of Tampa
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The Best Breakfast Spots East of Tampa
This guide is presented by Clean Ice LLC — keeping Hillsborough County's commercial ice machines clean, safe, and health code ready.
Sangria nights, seawall season, and a new ER coming to Boyette Road
Events, local businesses, and a $19M reason South County keeps growing
Your East of Tampa hiring roundup + local spots worth knowing
From summer camp gigs to $1,200/week outdoor roles, plus local businesses worth bookmarking this week
Crawfish fest, open houses, and a $1.2B story right in our backyard
This week's got a little of everything, including something happening right in Winthrop this Saturday
A good mix this week across East of Tampa
Teaspoon Brandon opening, local events, hiring opportunities, and a few worth getting out for
East of Tampa: jobs, deals, and a few worth checking out
A couple solid opportunities, local services, and some new things popping up this week
What’s actually worth doing this weekend
Festivals, markets, and a few things you don’t want to miss
Bourbon, Bingo & What's Happening This Week
A night out, local spots, hiring events, and what the market is doing right now.
East of Tampa jobs, local deals, and businesses to know
This week’s Local Board includes hiring events, local services, food spots, and community opportunities.
What’s actually worth doing this weekend
Rodeo, Bloom, and a few things you’ll want to check out
Spring cleanup, rodeo weekend, and what’s going on East of Tampa
Events, hiring opportunities, and a few things worth getting out of the house for
The Local Board is live (from East of Tampa)
Jobs, Services, Local Finds, Community and more
This weekend is loaded (and we’re adding something new)
Plus everything happening this Easter weekend across East of Tampa
This is why people love living East of Tampa
Youth sports, local events, and what’s coming up this week
Blueberries, a new go-to dinner spot, and big news for Lithia
Weekend plans, local events, job fairs, and Whole Foods is officially on the way
10+ things happening around East of Tampa this weekend
Plus a local spot worth checking out and country dancing
There are 10 kids in my kitchen right now 🍀
Spring break has officially started and the week is filling up fast. This is a must read...
Spring Break Is Here. Here’s What’s Happening
Plus: Local events, St. Patrick’s festivities, and things to do around East of Tampa.
Spring Break Next Week and No Plans? Read this...
Plus: East Of Tampa Buzz, St Patrick's Day festivities, movie night in Park Square and more.
No Plans This Weekend? Read This
Plus: East Of Tampa Buzz, Puddle of Mudd concert, a gym bus, St Patrick's Day events and more.